Marchand took issue with Eller's celebration in the season-opener and grabbed him for a fight when Eller wasn't expecting it. “Guys remember,” Eller said Thursday. “It’s just memory. I think people can remember a few months back. ... Yeah, it’s a long season."

The Capitals have scored 47 five-on-five goals in the past 17 games, dating back to the start of December, and the fourth line has contributed 10 of them, impressive considering the unit gets the least amount of ice time.